Associate Attorney

Abeyta Nelson Injury Law is one of the leading plaintiff’s personal injury law firms in Washington state, dedicated to advocating for individuals and families affected by serious injuries and accidents.

Our law firm employs four attorneys at offices in Yakima, Ellensburg, and Sunnyside, WA, and we have plans to grow. With over 120 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys focus on guiding clients through complex medical, legal, financial, and family challenges.

Established in 1982, Abeyta Nelson has represented clients across the region, building a strong reputation for achieving meaningful results. Abeyta Nelson provides world-class personal injury representation close to home, emphasizing personalized service and high professional standards.

Our experienced and award-winning firm and attorneys have been recognized with numerous regional and national honors, including Best Attorney and Best Law Firm in the Yakima Valley, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Million Dollar Advocates, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and more.

The Associate Attorney will work full time on-site in Yakima, WA, supporting the firm’s personal injury practice. This partnership-track position will include managing a caseload under the supervision of senior attorneys, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence, and preparing case evaluations.

The role involves communicating regularly with clients, medical providers, opposing counsel, and insurance representatives to gather information, provide legal updates, and move cases toward resolution. The Associate Attorney will assist in negotiating settlements, preparing cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial, and participating in hearings and depositions as appropriate.

Collaboration with the legal team on case strategy, adherence to deadlines, and maintaining accurate case files and documentation are essential to this role. Finally, the Associate Attorney position will provide the opportunity to work directly with clients and to work independently faster than at larger firms.

Qualifications:

• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to clients while managing expectations and explaining complex issues.
• Proficiency in legal research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and medical records review.
• Effective negotiation skills for handling insurance claims, settlement discussions, and dispute resolution.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license (or eligibility for timely admission) to practice law in Washington state.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines, work collaboratively with a team, and maintain professionalism with clients and opposing parties.
• Prior experience in personal injury or civil litigation is preferred; trial or courtroom experience is a plus.

Abeyta Nelson offers a competitive starting salary: $100,000.00 – $150,000.00/yr depending on experience, opportunities for bonus compensation, a retirement plan, medical, dental, optical, and life insurance, and good mentoring.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In-person

To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest, CV and salary requirements to ***email_hidden***.